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You should be a team player who can also work independently and manage difficult situations.</li>\n<li>Educational Requirements: Level 2 English and Maths (or equivalent) needed prior to End-Point Assessment. Must be 16 years or over and a UK resident for at least three years.</li>\n<li>Hold a full UK driving licence.</li>\n</ul><p><em>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.</em></p><p>This job role is within the Regulatory Services, level REG8 job profile. Please locate this via:</p><p>Job profiles - Regulatory services</p><p>To hear more about this opportunity or to visit our office, please contact Emma Hope on 01707 292525 or Richard Lewis on 01707 292418.</p><p>Learn about what we can offer you:</p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Professional Qualification:</strong> Achieve the Level 6 Trading Standards Professional apprenticeship with six hours a week dedicated to training or studying.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Supportive Environment:</strong> Work alongside experienced officers in a friendly and supportive setting.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Flexible Working:</strong> Enjoy a good work-life balance with flexible roles and comprehensive IT support.</li>\n</ul><p>Discover more about a career in Trading Standards here:</p><p>tradingstandards.uk/practitioners/careers-in-trading-standards/</p><p>Interview Date: 20th & 24th June 2025</p><p>Benefits of working for us</p><h4>How to apply</h4><p>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. </p><p><strong>Secondment</strong><br>This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. 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Independent Member for Standards Panel

Luton Borough Council

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1250 GBP / year

Luton (On-Site)

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